by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:41 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rocketmen: It Came from Uranus, an expansion for Capcom's Rocketmen: Axis of Evil offering new weapons and new levels, will be available through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network Store on Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15 respectively.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 4:37 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment announced that since its racing and car-life simulator Gran Turismo launched over 10 years ago in December 1997, the cumulative worldwide shipment of the franchise has exceeded 50 million units.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:35 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games has signed a publishing agreement with Lexis Numérique for its newest old-school 2D side-scroller action adventure game, Mister Slime, featuring clever “elastic” controls.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:31 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe forces friends to fight, worlds to collide, and unlikely alliances to be forged. when Midway made the announcement of its Teen-rated fighting game fans were up in arms of the lack of fatalities, but
in a recent interview Ed Boon stated that the game will include modified finishers, just not "the same kinds of outrageous moves, like tearing someone's head off and the spine being attached to it."
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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B-Boy uses a dynamically controlled fighting system to help you battle the best b-boys on the planet. Over the course of an in-depth "B-Boy Life" mode, players build up a crew and battle against real-life superstar b-boys including legendary and original b-boy in-game host Crazy Legs.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 3:19 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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If you are local, or willing to relocate, Houston, Texas based Pi Studios
is currently recruiting full time (but temporary) video game testers for positions in its Quality Assurance Department. Pi Studios is known for various Call of Duty expansion/map packs, Rock Band (PS2 & Wii) and currently working on Mercenaries 2: World In Flames (PS2), Quake Arena Arcade (Xbox 360 Live!) as well as a yet unannounced project.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:22 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Burnout Paradise gives players license to wreak havoc in Paradise City, the ultimate seamless racing battleground, with a massive infrastructure of traffic-heavy roads to abuse.
Announced earlier today, Burnout Paradise for the PC will be customized with expanded online multiplayer features, and community driven content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mass Effect invites players to take the role of Commander Shepard as they set out on an adventure to save the galaxy from imminent destruction. Earlier this week Bioware producer Derek French
caused quite a stir when he revealed the Mass Effect (as well as Spore) copy protection activated a validation check every 10 days. EA/Bioware have
changed their position, and now both games will only initiate a check when downloading a patch or extra content.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 12:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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GRID takes players to locations over three continents to compete in a variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful racecars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete in urban street races, as well as conquer official racetracks and championships.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures is an Online Action RPG, mixing a deep, story-driven single-player experience and a massive and brutal multiplayer end-game that brings forth the ultimate representation of the Age of Conan
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:32 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Adds layers of strategy to your gaming experience by building mobile bases, wielding the power of terrifying Ion Storms on the battlefield, or customising your armies by combining units. Battle it out online with native voice-over IP, integrated clan support, and new spectator modes that let you play RTS games like a sport.
In a recent interview C&C exec producer Mike Verdu revealed that Kane's Wrath will be the one & only expansion.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:15 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Top Spin 3, players compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players, as well as legendary players Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg and Monica Seles. Players can also use new player creator features that include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 11:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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X-Blades, previously known as Oniblade, is a third-person, anime-style action/adventure. Your heroine wields two magical blades that can be used as swords or guns, and has magical abilities, all of which are upgradeable.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:28 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TimeShift is an FPS in which players control time to complete missions and defeat foes, leveraging the latest graphics technology to create a unique action game experience. Sierra plans to release a Futures-Past Multiplayer Map Pack, a free DLC package for TimeShift that includes five new multiplayer maps.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Atlus USA has obtained the North American rights for Spectral Force 3, the first of the series to land in the Western hemisphere, delivering challenging strategy RPG gameplay, a classic fantasy story, and tons of character and item customization options.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:07 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED Games announced a strategic co-publishing partnership which will allow Marvelous to enter the North American market and give XSEED Games an opportunity to access and bring to market titles from Marvelous’ portfolio starting with Valhalla Knights 2 for the PSP, scheduled to launch in fall 2008.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 10:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Iron Grip: Warlord, using the Q3 engine, blends RTS and FPS gameplay, where you must employ urban guerrilla tactics to fight off the hordes. Protect your city at all costs, by building defense structures, setting traps, and taking the enemy on yourself.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 9:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Late last year German based developer/publisher 10tacle announced it was acquiring The Games Company, but since there have been all sorts of financial trouble which led to both companies agreeing to not realize the intended takeover. From now on TGC again acts an autonomous and independent developer and marketer of computer and video games.
by Rainier on May 9, 2008 @ 9:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SouthPeak Games' Roogoo, developed by Spidermonk Entertainment, uses geometric shapes and rotating discs to craft a frenetic, exciting puzzle game framed within an imaginative storyline and a delightfully realized fantasy universe